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MVNU celebrates Arbor Day with tree plantings in the Quad
PRESS RELEASECONTACT: Joe Huddleston, Communications Specialistjoshuddleston@mvnu.edu740-397-9000, ext. 4344www.mvnu.edu/news April 24, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHEADLINE: MVNU celebrates Arbor Day with tree plantings in the QuadCUTLINES: MVNU_Arbor Day Adkins.jpg — Doug and Jennifer Adkins break the ground during a tree planting in memory of their son, Ethan, during Blue-Green Day festivities on Tuesday at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. The planting was one of three done in celebration of Arbor Day.
Doc Talk - Stronger, Safer, Smarter: How Therapy Helps You Live Better”
Doc Talk - Stronger, Safer, Smarter: How Therapy Helps You Live Better”April 22, 2026—Mount Vernon, OH—Join us for a free Doc Talk on Tuesday, May 19, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. Kelly Sheffield, OT and Nicole Martin, PT, will discuss how to feel stronger, move with confidence, and take control of your health every day! Discover how therapy services can help you prevent injuries, recover faster, make everyday tasks easier, and build the strength, safety, and confidence you need to live better every day.This event
MVNU Music Ensembles to present final concert of the year
PRESS RELEASECONTACT: Joe Huddleston, Communications Specialistjoshuddleston@mvnu.edu740-397-9000, ext. 4344www.mvnu.edu/news April 23, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHEADLINE: MVNU Music Ensembles to present final concert of the yearCUTLINE: MVNU_Ensembles.jpg — The MVNU Music Department ensembles combine to perform during a concert during Homecoming in November. All of the ensembles will join together for a school year-ending concert on Saturday, May 2, in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium. (Photo courtesy
25 Years of Learning: Esther Jetter Preschool celebrates milestone
PRESS RELEASECONTACT: Joe Huddleston, Communications Specialistjoshuddleston@mvnu.edu740-397-9000, ext. 4344www.mvnu.edu/news APRIL 21, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHEADLINE: 25 Years of Learning: Esther Jetter Preschool celebrates milestoneCUTLINE: MVNU_Esther Jetter.jpg — Esther Jetter Preschool Director Kelly Gumm teaches students in the Pre-Kindergarten class about the life cycle of the butterfly recently. The preschool, which is on the campus of Mount Vernon Nazarene University, is celebrating 25 years
Mount Vernon Farmers Market Ready for 2026 Season
MOUNT VERNON FARMERS MARKET READY FOR 2026 SEASON April 20, 2026 For Immediate Release MOUNT VERNON, OHIO – The Mount Vernon Farmers Market begins the 2026 season May 2nd on Public Square from 9 a.m. to noon. Now in its 23rd year, the market brings together local farmers, bakers, vendors and musicians to offer one of the most popular weekend destinations in Knox County. The market is held each Saturday, May through October, rain or shine. Whether you’re looking to get healthy or just want to try new
MVNU presents 2026 Faith Days with the Columbus Clippers
PRESS RELEASECONTACT: Joe Huddleston, Communications Specialistjoshuddleston@mvnu.edu740-397-9000, ext. 4344www.mvnu.edu/news April 17, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHEADLINE: MVNU presents 2026 Faith Days with the Columbus Clippers MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Looking for a great night out this summer? Mount Vernon Nazarene University invites you to Faith Days at Huntington Park — a series of special evenings with the Columbus Clippers where MVNU fans of all backgrounds can come together for fun, community, and
COTC Helps Reward Ohioans Pursuing Crucial Careers
COTC Helps Reward Ohioans Pursuing Crucial Careers NEWARK, OHIO, APRIL 20, 2026 — Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) is creating opportunities for affordable higher education — and contributing to the future of the state’s workforce — by utilizing Ohio Work Ready Grant (OWRG) funding. It provides grants to new and current students enrolled in academic programs that prepare them for in-demand careers. Eligible degree or certificate programs — including ones in healthcare, engineering
MVNU’s Una Voce Chamber Choir to perform at Quarry Chapel
PRESS RELEASECONTACT: Joe Huddleston, Communications Specialistjoshuddleston@mvnu.edu740-397-9000, ext. 4344www.mvnu.edu/newsApril 15, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHEADLINE: MVNU’s Una Voce Chamber Choir to perform at Quarry ChapelCUTLINE: MVNU_Una Voce.jpg — Members of Mount VernonNazarene University’s Una Voce Chamber Choir perform during a concert this past fall. Una Voce will perform a free concert at Quarry Chapel on Saturday, April 25, at 11 a.m. (Photo courtesy of Mount Vernon Nazarene
MVNU honors Gotschall and Baker
PRESS RELEASECONTACT: Joe Huddleston Communications Specialist 740-397-9000, ext. 4344www.mvnu.edu/news April 8, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HEADLINE: MVNU honors Gotschall and BakerCUTLINE: MVNU_Excellence_April2026.jpg — Mount Vernon Nazarene University honored Jennifer Gotschall and David Baker at the Excellence in the Call awards reception on Wednesday morning for their dedication to MVNU’s mission. Pictured, from left, are MVNU President Dr. Carson Castleman; Gotschall; and Rev. Dave Mills, Vice
Kathy Brechler retires from Food For The Hungry
PRESS RELEASEContact: Olivia Greenich Stern Food For The Hungry Digital Content & Marketing Director (330) 260-4059contact@foodforthehungrycares.org April 8, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHEADLINE: Kathy Brechler retires from Food For The HungryMOUNT VERNON — It is with a mixture of gratitude and sadness that Austin Swallow, President of Food For The Hungry Board of Directors, announces that Kathy Brechler, who has served so well as FFTH’s Executive Director for the past two annual drives, will be stepping
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Celebrating Organ, Eye & Tissue Donation in April
Celebrating Organ, Eye & Tissue Donation in AprilApril 2, 2026 – Mount Vernon, OH – National Donate Life Month is a time to educate about organ, eye, and tissue donation, and to honor and remember donors and the lives they have saved and healed. Your decision to be an organ, eye, and tissue donor gives hope to the 100,000 people on the national organ transplant waiting list who are waiting for a second chance at life.Locally, KCH is raising awareness of this topic by encouraging staff to wear blue and green
Free Community Car Seat Checks
Free Community Car Seat ChecksApril 6, 2026 – Mount Vernon, OH – KCH is partnering with Safe Kids Worldwide to host a FREE drive-up car seat check on Saturday, May 2, from 10 AM – 2 PM in the Wright Family Medical Pavilion main parking lot.Our certified technicians offer hands-on assistance for the proper installation of car seats. Feel free to bring multiple car seats; there are no limitations. This drive-up event typically takes around 30 minutes per car and is designed to ensure your car seat is
MVNU to Host Kwibuka 32
PRESS RELEASECONTACT: Joe Huddleston, Communications Specialistjoshuddleston@mvnu.edu740-397-9000, ext. 4344www.mvnu.edu/news April 6, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHEADLINE: MVNU to Host Kwibuka 32LOGO: MVNU_Kwibuka32.jpg MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) will host Kwibuka 32, an annual commemoration honoring the victims and survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Foster Hall at Ariel Arena. The event,
America 250-Ohio Announces “Ohio Moves: Transportation” Month in April with Statewide Events
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 31, 2026 Media Contact America250-Ohio@fahlgren.com America 250-Ohio Announces “Ohio Moves: Transportation” Month in April with Statewide Events COLUMBUS, Ohio (March 31, 2026) - America 250-Ohio today announced its monthly theme for April 2026 as “Ohio Moves: Transportation,” with programs and events planned across the state celebrating Ohio’s central role in developing how people
COTC, Ohio State Newark to Participate in Statewide Ohio Goes to the Movies Campaign
COTC, Ohio State Newark to Participate in Statewide Ohio Goes to the Movies Campaign NEWARK, OHIO, MARCH 30, 2026 — Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and The Ohio State University at Newark join institutions across Ohio to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary through film. They’ll do so as a part of Ohio Goes to the Movies. It’s one of the programs put on by the America 250-Ohio Commission, which commemorates the country’s founding through an Ohio lens. The statewide celebration of cinema
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Doc Talk – Protect Joints and Restore Function
March 30, 2026—Mount Vernon, OH—Join us for a free Doc Talk on Thursday, April 23, from 5:00 to 6:00 pm, where Kenneth H. Doolittle II, MD, Orthopedics, will discuss joint preservation, focused on treatments that help relieve pain, restore function, and delay or prevent the need for joint replacement. Learn how early intervention, advanced therapies, and personalized care can help you stay active and protect your joints for years to come.This event is free and open to the community. It will be held in the
National Doctors Day - Honoring the Calling
National Doctors Day - Honoring the CallingMarch 25, 2026—Mount Vernon, OH— March 30 is National Doctors’ Day, a moment to recognize physicians with sincere gratitude for their special skills and talents. At Knox Community Hospital, we are proud of the physicians on our medical staff, and we commend them for their exceptional dedication and commitment to patient care every day. Our physicians do far more than diagnose and treat illness. They honor their calling to serve by building trust during difficult
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Food For The Hungry offers Summer Grant opportunities for Summer distribution programs
PRESS RELEASECONTACT: Olivia Greenich Stern Food For The Hungry Digital Content and Marketing Director 330-260-4059Friday, March 27, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHEADLINE: Food For The Hungry offers Summer Grant opportunities for Summer distribution programs MOUNT VERNON — The Food For The Hungry board is opening a Summer grant opportunity directed to reach churches, agencies, and organizations that provide Summer food distribution programs to fill the gap for families with children home from school.
Eagle Rock Tours Announces 2026 Tours
Eagle Rock Tours announces their 2026 Destinations and Itineraries. For more information or to make a reservation contact their customer service specialists at 740-694-1673, or email them at info@eaglerocktours.com. Check out their brochure!https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/2893/File/2026Januaryflyer.pdf
